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	Public Libraries International Network URL: http://www.public-libraries.net/ ODP description: International public library experts develop and test innovative concepts for modern library management. Page title: Welcome
	The Role of Libraries in Literacy Education URL: http://www.libraryinstruction.com/literacy-education.html ODP description: Learn about how public libraries can help to promote literacy education programs. Includes a report of how public libraries have engaged in literacy education. Page description: Learn about how libraries can help to promote literacy education programs.
	Hennen's American Public Library Ratings (HALPR) URL: http://www.haplr-index.com/ ODP description: This site rates public libraries in the United States using data libraries submit to the Federal State Cooperative Service. Page title: HAPLR Index
	Public Library Locator URL: http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/libraries/librarysearch/ ODP description: Locate information about a public library or a public library service outlet when you know some, but not all of the information about it. Page title: Search for Public Libraries
	Public Libraries & the Internet - Information Use Management & Policy Institute URL: http://www.ii.fsu.edu/plinternet_reports.cfm ODP description: PDF-format documents. Provides longitudinal data regarding public library Internet connectivity and public access computing services and resources, but also explores the impacts and benefits that communities derive from public library connectivity. Page title: Final Reports - Public Libraries & the Internet - Information Use Management & Policy Institute
	ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services URL: http://www.ala.org/ala/olos/literacyoutreach.htm ODP description: Provides multiple resources to assist the efforts of library staff who seek effective library outreach strategies to serve traditionally underserved populations. Page title: ALA \| Office for Literacy and Outreach Services Page description: The Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS) serves the American Library Association by supporting and promoting literacy and equity of information access initiatives for traditionally underserved populations. These populations include new and non-readers, people geographically isolated, people with disabilities, rural and urban poor people, and people generally discriminated against based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age...
	Public Libraries Using Spanish (PLUS) URL: http://www.sol-plus.net/plus/home.htm ODP description: Resource bank for librarians striving to better serve Spanish-speaking patrons. Page title: PLUS: Public Libraries Using Spanish Page description: Archiving and presenting documents of use to libraries serving Spanish-speaking patrons
	Public Library Association URL: http://www.ala.org/ala/pla/pla.htm ODP description: Information and services for public librarians and staff. Page title: ALA \| PLA Page description: Web site of the Public Library Association
	Public Libraries URL: http://www.publiclibraries.com/ ODP description: Offers information and links to the public libraries by American state. Also has details on how to add or edit a library in the directory.
	Libraries - Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation URL: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/UnitedStates/USLibraryProgram ODP description: Information on US public library programs, including news items and information on grant applications. Site is devoted to donating computers and improving access to information technology. Page title: U.S. Libraries - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Page description: The U.S. Libraries initiative began with one goal—ensuring that if you can get to a public library, you can reach the Internet. In 1996, just one in four local library systems offered access [?]
	Starting a Book Club in a Mid-sized Public Library: A Practical Guide URL: http://www.mlaforum.org/volumeI/issue1/starting.html ODP description: Offers tips for creating and running book clubs in public libraries. Page title: MLA Forum - Article: Starting a Book Club in a Mid-sized Public Library: A Practical Guide
	Security Issues in Ohio Public Libraries URL: http://www.uncoverthenet.com/articles/listing/9305.php ODP description: Results of a study showing the perception of library security issues in Ohio public libraries.